as in mute
a device on a musical instrument that deadens or softens its tone
the pianist used the damper pedal on the piano for the quiet passages
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Recent Examples of damper
Other features of the race car include dual-adjustable dampers, three selectable spring rates, and a rear wing that is manually adjustable to 11 positions.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
That means borrowers could face higher costs for everything from car loans to credit card debt to mortgages, potentially putting a damper on shoppers eager for a big-ticket purchase and businesses trying to expand.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Even the later dismissal of defender Benjamin Massing, who was shown two yellow cards, could not put a damper on Cameroon’s spirits.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Erin then remembered how Mallorie was excited to throw a party for her milestone, but the news of the fire put a damper on the celebration.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
That means borrowers could face higher costs for everything from car loans to credit card debt to mortgages, potentially putting a damper on shoppers eager for a big-ticket purchase and businesses trying to expand.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Even the later dismissal of defender Benjamin Massing, who was shown two yellow cards, could not put a damper on Cameroon’s spirits.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Erin then remembered how Mallorie was excited to throw a party for her milestone, but the news of the fire put a damper on the celebration.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damper
mute
Noun
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The ballads, though, are where the trumpeter puts on his Harmon mute and things turn magical.
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If messages pile up, answer in batches and mute extras.
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“Damper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damper. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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